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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Jesse Tree….A History of the Season!

I learned about the Jesse Tree last year and we loved the tradition. Very Catholic (at least all the websites with info are anyway)….who knew. I grew up going to Catholic school. The Jesse Tree is very similar to perhaps an Advent calendar/wreath but focuses more on the history behind this time of year. So we have both an Advent Calendar and a Jesse Tree! The kids love it =)

Our Jesse Tree looks a bit different this year…..yes sticks ! We have been doing so much hiking that I thought we would make our tree of sticks in one of the many mason jars we have at home. I did paint a few of the sticks white because they are recycled from our Thanksgiving centerpiece. (The bird hanging is not a part of the Jesse Tree tradition but represents a friend going through a rough pregnancy. Just a daily reminder for us to pray for her, baby and their family.)

Yes, and once again I opted out of the sewing of ornaments and went the easy route. The kiddos are coloring the ornaments each day as we go along. They actually love that part.